What are the 21st Century Skills?

Partnerships for 21st Century Skills believes the skills are...

• Collaboration
• Cooperation
• Communication
• Creativity
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Self-Direction and Social Responsibility
• Technology Influence

Metri believes the 21st Century Skills are...

Digital Age Literacy	* Basic scientific, mathematical, and technological literacies Visual and information literacies Cultural literacy and global awareness
Inventive Thinking	Adaptablility and ability to manage complexity Curiosity, creativity, and risk-taking Higher-order thinking and sound reasoning
Effective Communication	Teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Personal and social responsibility Interactive communication
High Productivity	Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage for results Effective use of real-world tools Relevant, high quality products

21st century skills - Learning Coach 2009 - Power point




A rich collection of the work of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills can be found on the P21 Web site

Another rich collection of work is Route 21 website http://www.p21.org/route21/index.php

Examples of 21st Century Skills being used in Science


Other ICT Literacy Maps for other Subjects

ICT Literacy Maps for other subjects